Ascites / Peritoneal Fluid Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CWDG
Collect
Ascites fluid in a sterile leak-proof screw-capped container (or urine cup)(For Surgical specimens, see Surgical Specimen Collection Algorithm)
Volume Required
1- 5 mL ascites Fluid
Minimum Required
1 mL
Transport
Send To Lab Immediately at Room Temperature
Stability
Up to 2 hours after collection
Unacceptable conditions
Refrigeration; unsterile container
Do not submit in Blood Culture Bottles
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates Daily Until Final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
If Anaerobes suspected, see "Anaerobic Culture"
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